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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 86 of 150

With reference to the "Piral Lao - Paise Pao" campaign, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This is related to reduce forest fires and to provide a source of income to villagers. 2. The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand launched this campaign. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Geography

  1. AOnly 2
  2. BNeither 1 nor 2
  3. COnly 1
  4. DBoth 1 and 2Correct

Answer: D. Both 1 and 2

Explanation

The “Pirul Lao-Paise Pao” campaign was launched by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on May 8, 2024, in Rudraprayag district. The initiative aims to reduce forest fires by encouraging locals to collect dry pine leaves (Pirul), which are highly inflammable and a major cause of forest fires in the region.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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